David Chudnovsky (politician)
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David Chudnovsky is a Canadian
politician
. As a member of the New Democratic Party
, he was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Vancouver-Kensington on May 17, 2005. He served as Opposition Critic for Transportation. As of 2007, he is Opposition Critic for Homelessness
and Mental Health
.
Chudnovsky has lived in Vancouver-Kensington for more than 26 years with his wife and two children. David has been an active volunteer in his community, coaching hockey teams at Trout Lake and softball teams at Little Mountain.
He holds an Honours B.A. in History and Political Science from York University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toronto. He served on the boards of Surrey-Delta Immigrant Services Society and the Charter for Public Education Network.
He has been a teacher for 28 years, including nursery school, elementary school, high school and university. He was the president of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation
from 1999 to 2003, to represent the 45,000 public school teachers in B.C. in British Columbia
, Canada
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. As a member of the New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party , commonly referred to as the NDP, is a federal social-democratic political party in Canada. The interim leader of the NDP is Nycole Turmel who was appointed to the position due to the illness of Jack Layton, who died on August 22, 2011. The provincial wings of the NDP in...
, he was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Assembly
A Member of the Legislative Assembly or a Member of the Legislature , is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature or legislative assembly of a sub-national jurisdiction....
for Vancouver-Kensington on May 17, 2005. He served as Opposition Critic for Transportation. As of 2007, he is Opposition Critic for Homelessness
Homelessness
Homelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...
and Mental Health
Mental health
Mental health describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and...
.
Chudnovsky has lived in Vancouver-Kensington for more than 26 years with his wife and two children. David has been an active volunteer in his community, coaching hockey teams at Trout Lake and softball teams at Little Mountain.
He holds an Honours B.A. in History and Political Science from York University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toronto. He served on the boards of Surrey-Delta Immigrant Services Society and the Charter for Public Education Network.
He has been a teacher for 28 years, including nursery school, elementary school, high school and university. He was the president of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation
British Columbia Teachers' Federation
The British Columbia Teachers' Federation is the labour union that represents all public school teachers in the province of British Columbia, Canada.-Governance Structure:...
from 1999 to 2003, to represent the 45,000 public school teachers in B.C. in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.